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Zombie Bait! Halloween Food!

Are you excited? I know I am excited! Season 5 of The Walking Dead premieres this weekend and I could not be more excited! What better way to celebrate and watch then with some super fun and yummy Zombie Bait! Plus, I just found out that season 6 has been given the green light, so that means at least one more awesome season to look forward to. Anyone else going to cry if the show ever ends? I know I will. As always, if you decide to try out any of our Halloween How – To’s be sure to post and tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! We love seeing your projects! If you are not already, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! We do things there that are not always posted on the blog !

Add in popcorn and toss until lightly coated. Transfer to a lined cookie or baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes toss popcorn around and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Continue this process 1 more time until popcorn is completely coated.

Transfer to a clean baking sheet lined with wax paper and allow to cool for 1 hour. Break up into pieces and serve!

Triple Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

I have admitted to my chocolate addiction, and that is the first step in facing an addiction. But, these Triple Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls threw me right back into my addiction and I am perfectly okay with that. I have never understood how cinnamon rolls are classified as a breakfast food. They are super sweet and yummy, don’t get me wrong, but when I think of breakfast I think of something hardy like bacon and eggs. Unlike my oh so sweet Hubby who believes that if you put the word breakfast before something it makes it breakfast. Like breakfast cake and breakfast candy. No joke people…

So to satisfy his ever growing sweet tooth I took to Pinterest (of course, where else would I go?). I came across this recipe from Chef in Training for Cake Batter Cinnamon rolls. They looked amazing, but I knew the first thing Hubby would ask is “where is the chocolate”? So I opted to change it up a bit and do a chocolate version. These could easily be a breakfast or dessert in my opinion. And if there is a way to justify eating chocolate for breakfast I am all for it!

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 1/2 cups of warm water. Add in yeast and allow to proof (let it get foamy and bubbly).

Once yeast is ready, using your dough hook attachment, add in cake mix, vanilla and salt and mix until combined.

Combine instant coffee and bread flour together and add it to the mixer. Mix until dough has come together. Try to avoid over kneading the dough if at all possible.

Transfer dough to a large bowl sprayed with no stick cooking spray and toss dough to coat (this prevents the dough from drying out). Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for one hour or until dough has doubled in size.

Once dough has doubled in size, punch down and allow to rise for an additional hour.

After second rise, turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

Take the butter for the filling and smear across the dough.

Combine 1 cup of cake mix with 1 tbsp of instant coffee for the filling and sprinkle on top of butter.

Dust with as much or as little cinnamon as you would like.

Taking the longer side of the triangle, carefully roll dough into a long log. Slice into 1 inch rolls and place into a well greased 9x13 pan (you will need two of these pans).

Allow rolls to rise one final last time for 1 hour.

Bake at 250 degrees for 16-18 minutes.

While rolls are baking prepare your chocolate topping. In a small sauce pan heat heavy cream until it reaches boiling and remove from heat. Do not let it come to a full rolling boil. Mix is chocolate chips and completely melted.

Brownie Cookies

Today is the battle of brownie vs cookie. Over the weekend I wanted to bake, but I had no idea what I wanted to make, all I knew was it HAD to be chocolate! The Boy wanted cookies, so of course, The Girl wanted brownies. That is the norm around here though, they can never agree on anything. So, instead of a battle starting I opted for a happy medium, Brownie Cookies! These little disks of joy are a perfect marriage of a brownie and cookie! The center is super moist and the edges are just slightly chewy. They were a total hit with both of the kids. So much that they were gone in less than 24 hours! So if you are looking for something quick and yummy to satisfy your chocolate craving, these will do just the trick!

Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookie Recipe

I have mentioned before that I am total peanut butter addict, and if you follow me on Instagram, you probably seen a sneak peak of these yummy Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies a few weeks ago. To be honest, I completely forgot that I had not posted the recipe yet, but these cookies are soooo worth the wait! They are soft and chewy and overloaded with a yummy peanut butter flavor that I oh so love.

Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies

Easter is right around the corner and I could not be more excited! What better way to celebrate than making these super cute Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies? They are simple to make, and are full of peanut butter goodness!

It is funny because most children LOVE , but my kids are not a fan. Maybe it is because our crazy chickens like to lay eggs in the strangest of places, like in the feed bin. So everyday is an egg hunt in our house hold…lol

Slow Cooker Sriracha Pork Tenderloin

Oh how I love my slow cooker, I use it year round! I love it during the summer because I can pop something in it and then go and play out in the garden without having to worry about it. The hubby is a certified Sriracha addict, so anytime I can incorporate it into a meal, he is a happy camper. So, this slow cooker sriracha pork tenderloin is a winner in both of our books! Spicy, with a little hint of sweet that that even the kiddos love!

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